DARE program
Police teach kids
The DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a school-based curriculum where police officers teach children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and violence.
Launched in 1983 in Los Angeles and widely adopted across American schools, DARE became iconic for its "Just Say No" messaging and T-shirts.
Research has consistently shown the program ineffective at reducing drug use, though it remains active in modified form.
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